How to get from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake in Chicago: take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

115min$6.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 550 bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

138min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Crystal Lake Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Chicago is approximately 43.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Chicago Train Station

Public transit stations close to Crystal Lake, Chicago

Crystal Lake is located at Crystal Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Main/Gates.

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake
  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Main/Gates
  • Gates/Main
  • Main/Prairie

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 550 bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

138min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Crystal Lake Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 550.

  • Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake in Chicago in 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Chicago Otc station near Chicago Union Station to #619| Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Crystal Lake in Chicago by train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chicago Union Station to get to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Chicago Otc station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #619| Crystal Lake station, which is closest to Crystal Lake in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    The first train from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 12:00 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Crystal Lake costs $6.75.

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